
Aaron welcomes Anne and Demetrius Grandel of Bricks & Minifigs Durham, to help celebrate their one-year anniversary in business. Bricks & Minifigs Durham is hosting its one-year anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 7th, 2025! Located in the Willowdale Shopping Center on the corner of Guess and Horton, Bricks & Minifigs specializes in all things LEGO® – including vintage sets and minifigs for all needs and purposes.
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